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Adaptive Cruise Control

Just when you thought cruise control couldn’t get any smarter. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)◊ features a radar sensor on the front grille which monitors the vehicle(s) ahead, allowing it to automatically brake an accelerate to a speed and distance set by you. Did we mention it comes standard?

◊Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility of the vehicle.

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Canton Sound System

You know what else sounds great? In case the 8-speaker sound system isn’t enough, you can upgrade it to a premium, German, 10-speaker Canton Sound System. Canton adds a digital equaliser, sound level controls, vehicle noise cancellation and, in combination with a Columbus satellite navigation, the ability to play Dolby 5.1 surround sound. The Canton Sound System is included in the optional Tech Pack.

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Advanced Keyless Entry Including Smart Start (KESSY)

A car that gets the door for you? Now that’s service. KESSYΔ can be added so you can lock and unlock your car, and start and stop the engine without having to insert or even handle the key.

ΔIncluded in optional Tech Pack.

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Driving Mode Selection

As you get to know your OCTAVIA RS or and RS 245 Wagon, it gets to know you, too. Driving Mode SelectionΔ adapts engine torque, accelerator sensitivity, power steering, headlight control (where AFS is fitted), DSG transmission, and air conditioning to your preferences, across four driving modes — Normal, Sport, Eco, and Individual.

ΔIncluded in optional Tech Pack.

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Automatic Parking Assist

Parking has never been easier. With a press of a button, Automatic Parking Assist◊Δ will begin searching for a parking space in a line of cars or other obstacles. When found, the car will steer itself into the space while you simply control the pedals.

ΔIncluded in optional Tech Pack.◊Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver's responsibility of the vehicle.

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Trip Computer

If you’re after trip information, the OCTAVIA RS and and RS 245 Wagon puts it all on display. Enjoy a colour multifunctional display system that provides additional vehicle information including everything from oil temperature to phone, audio, Driver Assist Systems and navigation data.

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Dual-zone air-conditioning

When it comes to air conditioning, it’s each to their own. Electronically controlled climatronic air conditioning, standard across the OCTAVIA range, has two zones, so you and your front passenger can each set your own temperature. Plus, the automatic air conditioning system has sensors and mechanisms that monitor and adjust temperature, humidity, direction and speed of airflow into the interior. Pretty cool, don’t you think?